3 Day Alice Springs to Darwin Bus Tour
Tour Price
APR 2011 - MAR 2012
Adult: $425
APR 2012 - MAR 2013
Adult: $475
Departs
Alice Springs @ 6 am
Hotel pick ups start from 5.30 am
Nov - Mar'12 - Tue, Thu, Sun
Apr - Jun'12 - Mon, Wed, Fri
Jul - Oct'12 - Mon, wed, Fri, Sat
Nov - Mar'13 - Mon, Wed, Fri
Finishes
Darwin
Tour Code
AD-PBAD
Summary
"Overnight stops on this tour are worth a special mention. The timings of each day fit perfectly with the overnight stops - all are great locations... Wauchope Hotel 10 kms from Devils Marbles, Mataranka Thermal Pools and Katherine River."
Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs to Banka Banka
We pass by the Tropic of Capricorn then stop at the Barrow Creek Pub, home to a telegraph station – catch a glimpse of what outback telecommunication used to be like! Precariously balanced on their rocky perch are the Devils Marbles, a site sacred to its traditional owners. Last stop for today is our camp at an outback station and if the weather's good, you can take a dip in the waterhole.
Meals: L, D
Day 2 : Banka Banka to Katherine Gorge
No visit to the Top End would be complete without a visit to the famed Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback roadhouse and 'watering hole' for travellers from far and wide. Mataranka lies in the heart of the 'never-never', and you'll feel a million miles from anywhere as you soak in the steamy thermal springs. As the day draws to a close, we reach our overnight camp at stunning Katherine Gorge.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Katherine Gorge to Darwin
The gorge is all yours this morning, with a half day to spend canoeing or cruising (at own expense and seasonal) the spectacular waters. Want to see more? Jump aboard a helicopter flight (at own expense) which will take you high above the vast gorge system. We'll head to Darwin after a stop at idyllic Edith Falls.
Meals: B, L
Further Information
Trip Highlights
Mataranka Thermal Pools, Daly Waters Outback Pub, Katherine Gorge Canoeing, Devil's Marbles .
What's Included
All touring, Experienced guide, 2 Nights camping, Use of gear, 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners, National Park Fees .
What to Bring
Wide Brim Hat, Sunscreen 30+, Sleeping Bag (or $20 hire), Sturdy Walking Shoes, Insect Repellent, Waterproof Jacket, Sunglasses, Water Bottle, Swimwear, Towel, Camera, Torch, Small Backpack.
